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‘Lazy eye’ in childhood linked to diabetes and heart disease risk later in life

Source: PA Archive

People who had “lazy eye” in childhood may be at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health conditions later in life, a study suggests.

An analysis of data from more than 126,000 UK adults suggests those diagnosed with amblyopia as a child were also more likely to have high blood pressure and obesity when they are older.

The researchers said the findings, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, do not show

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